Policy Review

POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT

Developed practices and techniques through well-written agency policies

Cytel Group is experienced in providing government agencies with up to
date policies, procedures and agency general orders. The policy and
procedures manual is the foundation for all agency operations. When
properly developed and implemented, a policy and procedure manual
provides staff with the information to act decisively, consistently, and
legally. It also promotes confidence and professional conduct among
staff. Our individualized and detailed policy reviews are provided in
pro-active assessment reports which include a detailed analysis of the
agency’s policies & procedures, staffing, training, as well as key
liability issues. Cytel Group understands that government liability can
be reduced, but never totally eliminated from high risk, first response
situations. However, preparedness in the form of proper policies,
training and equipment, allows for a professional response that greatly
reduces any reliance on good fortune. Effective response does not rely
on luck, but progressively developed practices and techniques through
well-written agency policies and procedures.

Cytel Group possesses the subject matter expertise and experience to review, update, or develop the following:

Standard: Guidelines or performance requirements that establish
benchmarks for agencies to use in developing the organizational
structure and measuring its service delivery system.

Policy: A course or line of action adopted and pursued by an agency
that provides guidance on the department’s philosophy on identified
issues.

Procedure: A detailed description of how a policy is to be
accomplished. It describes the steps to be taken, the frequency of the
task, and the persons responsible for completing the tasks.

General Orders: Written directives related to policy, procedures,
rules and regulations involving more than one organizational unit.
General orders typically have a broad statement of policy as well as the
procedures for implementing the policy.

Special Orders: Directives regulating one segment of the department
or a statement of policy and procedure regarding a specific circumstance
or event that is temporary in nature.

Personnel Orders: Announcements of changes in status of personnel such as transfers or promotions.

Rules and Regulations: Procedures that apply each and every time a
situation occurs with specific guidelines for staff to follow. Rules and
regulations usually proscribe specific behavior that will result
in employees being disciplined for failing to follow the guidelines
provided.

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Mission

The focus is to provide unbelievable training to SWAT, Fire, EMS, Bomb Squad, K9 and other emergency first responders. While at the same time, providing regional emergency managers critical experience in dealing with these disasters

Urban Shield is an internationally recognized best-practice full-scale emergency preparedness exercise. It began in the San Francisco Bay Area and now is extending throughout the United States and globally. Urban Shield prepares entire regions to respond to natural disasters or terrorist attacks.